Applications Engineer

Competitive

EMEA

Permanent

Job Description

Remote, Germany

The Client

Datacenter People is partnering with an international company focussed on investment, development and management of real estate, including data centres, across Europe and Asia.

What The Job Involves

• Maintain expert-level knowledge of Starline products and their applications.
• Design system layouts for open channel busway systems using site surveys, customer drawings, project tenders, and field input.
• Utilise AutoCAD (mechanical and electrical) for layout and design tasks.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including catalog sheets, FAQs, technical briefs, reports, and installation instructions.
• Provide technical and commercial support to sales teams and customers—onsite or remotely—on topics such as product estimation, RFQ support, ratings, regulatory compliance, safety, customization, troubleshooting, installation, and pricing.
• Lead technical strategy to ensure alignment with customer needs and business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and documentation standards.
• Participate in customer meetings and deliver presentations on product solutions and project updates.
• Draft technical offers for busway products, verifying application requirements based on customer needs and installation layouts.
• Confirm technical specifications including operating temperature, power, installation parameters, materials, and quantities.
• Support project management throughout the entire sales cycle.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development and knowledge sharing.

We Are Looking For Someone With

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred), or 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' of experience in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with busbar/busduct systems required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical writing.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, primarily within Europe with potential for international travel.
• Strong aptitude for electrical product design and application in power distribution
• and busway systems.
• Working Knowledge of power metering solutions and protocols.
• Familiarity with IEC standards and certifications.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Customer-focused, dependable, and solutions-oriented.
• Self-reliant, adaptable, and resourceful in dynamic environments.

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge each one. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for interview we will contact you within the next seven days.

Consultant

Adam Summerfield Principal

• [email protected]